Mesoscale Convective Systems

question 16

Multiple Choice

Mesoscale convective systems

• A)are individual thunderstorms called supercells.
• B)do not last more than 12 to 24 hours.
• C)typically have low water-vapor content.
• D)require wind shear and substantial uplift.

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Definitions:

Aversive Event

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Matching Law

A principle stating that the proportion of responses on a particular schedule matches the proportion of reinforcements obtained on that schedule.

Maximizing Law

The principle that organisms will choose behaviors that maximize rewards and minimize penalties under conditions of uncertainty.

Blisspoint

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